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# 25-Year-Old Van Winkle Leads Legacy de Forge Auction
- URL: https://bevnews.net/25-year-old-van-winkle-leads-legacy-de-forge-auction/
- Published: 2025-09-11T03:11:47.000Z
- Updated: 2025-09-11T03:33:23.000Z
- Author: Joel Whitaker
- Tags: Auctions

**Sazerac Co.** has created a new platform, **Legacy de Forge,** to improve access to Sazerac's most coveted spirits. It will present an exclusive series of rare whiskey auctions this September. Leading the offerings is **Old Rip Van Winkle 25 Year Old**, the oldest and rarest expression ever released under the iconic name, paired with a private tasting with **Julian Van Winkle** – and a story as rare as the whiskey inside.

Originally filled into its hand-engraved Glencairn crystal decanter in 2017, Bottle #706 was safely tucked away at **Buffalo Trace Distillery**, untouched for nearly a decade. As one of the final bottles from the original 710 produced, it emerges as more than a rare collectible: a once-hidden treasure made available for enjoyment by today’s enthusiasts. Beyond its rarity, this archival bottle carries a provenance and a story that elevate it into the realm of legend, offering the opportunity to experience a true piece of bourbon history.

Legacy de Forge’s September Bourbon Heritage Month Auction will feature eight curated lots in total, offering enthusiasts direct access to distinguished bottlings including **O.F.C 2006**, the newly-released **Colonel E.H. Taylor Distiller’s Council** and a **Stagg Single Barrel** pick. Bidding will close at 10:00 a.m. ET on September 24, 2025\. For more information, please visit [https://legacydeforge.com/release/bourbon-heritage-month-2025](https://legacydeforge.com/release/bourbon-heritage-month-2025?ref=bevnews.net).